intolérant au lactose
The English phrase 'lactose intolerant' is translated into French as intolérant au lactose.
This adjective is used to describe a person who is unable to metabolize lactose.
Meaning: unable to metabolize lactose (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term intolérant(e) au sucre de lait is used, which means 'intolerant to milk sugar.'
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the gender and number of the person or group being described: use intolérante au lactose for a female, intolérants au lactose for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and intolérantes au lactose for a group of women.
Did you know?
- In France, the word intolérant is also used in a social context to describe someone who is not open to other people's opinions.
- The word lactose was coined by the French chemist Marcelin Berthelot, who combined the Latin word for milk and the suffix used for sugars.
- While 'intolérant' is the standard term, a French speaker might colloquially refer to their difficulty with dairy as having a 'digestion difficile' instead of using the technical medical term.
Examples in context
- Es-tu intolérant au lactose ?Are you lactose intolerant?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they are lactose intolerant.Tatoeba #9890043 by Micsmithel, translation #9853847 by NurseMeeks
- Joseph est intolérant au lactose.Jose is lactose intolerant.This sentence is useful for stating that Joseph is lactose intolerant.Tatoeba #8598422 by Micsmithel, translation #1537096 by erikspen
- Je n'achète pas de produits laitiers parce que je suis intolérant au lactose.I don't buy dairy products because I'm lactose intolerant.This sentence is useful for explaining why someone does not buy dairy products due to being intolérant au lactose.Tatoeba #11256710 by lbdx, translation #11251817 by ddnktr
- Au vu de mon intolérance au lactose, pourriez-vous me recommander des alternatives sans lactose ?Considering my lactose intolerance, could you recommend lactose-free alternatives?
- Je suis intolérant(e) au lait. Qu'est-ce que je peux prendre à la place ?I am lactose intolerant. What can I have instead?
- L'intolérance au lactose signifie que mon organisme a du mal à digérer le sucre du lait, appelé lactose.Lactose intolerance means that my body has difficulty digesting the milk sugar known as lactose.
- Ça veut dire que je ne peux pas boire de lait ou manger de produits laitiers sans me sentir malade.It means I can't drink milk or eat dairy products without feeling sick.
- Avez-vous des produits sans lactose dans votre établissement ?Do you have lactose-free products in your establishment?
- Quand je mange des aliments contenant du lactose, ça me donne des crampes d'estomac et des ballonnements.When I eat foods containing lactose, it gives me stomach cramps and bloating.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are ordering dessert at a restaurant.
- HugoTu veux partager un gâteau au fromage ?Do you want to share a cheesecake?
- ManonNon merci, je suis intolérant au lactose.No thank you, I am lactose intolerant.
- HugoOh, je ne savais pas ! Tu prends un sorbet ?Oh, I didn't know! Will you have a sorbet?
- ManonOui, c'est une excellente idée.Yes, that's a great idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries intolérant, lactose, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
